"A short extension of the TETRA Contract for a period of six months is required to ensure that public safety agencies operating under the contract can remain fully operational on the TETRA‑based UK Airwave network until the broadband‑enabled Emergency Services Network (ESN) is ready for deployment."
"Supporting Airwave technology while developing the ESN has cost a combined £11 billion over ten years, according to the National Audit Office (NAO)."
"The latest procurement notice confirms reports that ESN will not go live until 2029, saying that this does not give it time to onboard new suppliers to compete for the TETRA/Airwave technology contract."
The UK police have awarded a £25 million no-competition contract to extend the legacy Airwave system, which has been in place since 2000. The extension is necessary to ensure public safety agencies remain operational while the Emergency Services Network (ESN) is developed. The ESN project, originally planned for a 2017 launch, is now expected to be delayed until 2029 and is £3 billion over budget. The ongoing support for Airwave technology has cost £11 billion over the past decade, raising concerns about Motorola's involvement and potential conflicts of interest.
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